Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, October 08, 2020

9:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Presentations

None

D.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

D.1

Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition

Claire Malcolmson, Executive Director, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition

(See Item H.2.2)

E.

Transportation Services

Chair – Mayor Pellegrini
Vice-Chair – Mayor Scarpitti

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

E.1

Communications

E.1.1

Metrolinx - Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit Update

Memorandum from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated September 18, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.2

Province of Ontario Commences Highway 400-404 Link Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study

Memorandum from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated September 30, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.3

Town of East Gwillimbury Resolution - Metrolinx GO Expansion Program and the GO Rail Electrification Transit Project Assessment Process Addendum

Fernando Lamanna, Municipal Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury dated September 23, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

Update on Travel Patterns in York Region During COVID-19 Pandemic

Report dated September 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council support continued monitoring of travel patterns as the Region continues in Stage 3 of re-opening and incorporate observations and findings into the 2021 budget
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities.

E.2.2

Partnership Programs - Municipal Streetscape and Pedestrian and Cycling - Annual Update

Report dated September 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the local municipalities and the applicable conservation authorities.

E.2.3

Traffic Bylaw Amendments to Support Rapidways

Report dated September 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Lane Designation Bylaw 2020-06, U-Turn Restrictions Bylaw 2018-06 and Turning Movement Restrictions Bylaw 2018-07 be amended to designate rapidway lanes for the exclusive use of bus rapid transit service and to designate bicycle lanes as outlined in this report.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to Clerks of the local municipalities, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and Chief of York Regional Police.
3. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaws.

E.2.4

Traffic Bylaw Amendment to Support High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Designation

Report dated September 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Lane Designation Bylaw No. 2020-06 be amended to designate high-occupancy vehicle lanes on Major Mackenzie Drive West (Y.R. 25) between Highway 27 (Y.R. 27) and Islington Avenue (Y.R. 17).
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerk of the City of Vaughan, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and Chief of York Regional Police.
3. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaw.

F.

Environmental Services

Chair – Regional Councillor Ferri
Vice-Chair – Mayor Quirk

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

F.1

Communications

F.1.1

Response to Provincial Class Environmental Assessments Major Amendments and Broad Comments on the Environmental Assessment Program

Memorandum from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated October 8, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

2019 Annual Waste Management Report

Report dated September 19, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulates this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities and the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

G.

Community and Health Services

Chair – Regional Councillor Rosati
Vice-Chair – Regional Councillor Heath

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

G.1

Communications

G.1.1

Update on Public Health Emergency Response to COVID-19 Global Pandemic

Memorandum from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health dated October 6, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

Community Investment Fund - Activity Update and 2021 Funding Recommendations

Report dated September 17, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the projects and initiatives listed in Attachment 1 for funding from the Community Investment Fund in 2021, subject to approval of the 2021 budget.
2. In 2021, Council authorize Commissioner of Community and Health Services to: 
   1. Adjust project-level funding, as required, pending budget approval and finalization of service agreements with community agencies.
   2. Direct external funding, where provided and appropriate, through the Community Investment Fund to support initiatives that address social services needs, including to respond to COVID-19.
   3. Adjust, re-allocate, cancel, or provide new Community Investment Funding towards projects and initiatives to maximize funding for priority social service initiatives, as required.
   4. Negotiate, enter into and execute service agreements with community agencies to deliver projects and initiatives under the Community Investment Fund.

G.2.2

2019 Long-Term Care and Senior Services Annual Performance Updates

Report dated September 17, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information, and with regard to the 2019 Long-Term Care Performance Update (Attachment 1), to assist in ensuring Council’s compliance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007.

G.2.3

Minutes - York Region Human Services Planning Board - September 18, 2020

Minutes of the York Region Human Services Planning Board dated September 18, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

G.2.4

Minutes - York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee - September 23, 2020

Minutes of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee dated September 23, 2020.

Recommendation: Receive

Board of Health

G.3

Board of Health - Communications

None

G.4

Board of Health - Reports

G.4.1

Public Health 2019 Annual Reconciliation Report and Healthy Babies Healthy Children Year-End Settlement Report

Report dated September 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services and the Medical Officer of Health recommending that:

1. The Board of Health receive and approve the 2019 Annual Reconciliation Report and 2019 to 2020 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Year-End Settlement Report certificates.
2. The Chair of the Board of Health sign the 2019 Annual Reconciliation Report certificate (Attachment 1) for submission to the Ministry of Health.
3. The Chair of the Board of Health sign the 2019 to 2020 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Year-End Settlement Report certificate (Attachment 2) for submission to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

H.

Planning and Economic Development

Chair - Regional Councillor Jones
Vice-Chair - Mayor Mrakas

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

H.1

Communications

H.1.1

Communications Related to Item H.2.2 - Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways

H.1.1.1

Form Letter Submitted by 178 Individuals

Deputations in Writing received by 178 individuals dated up to and including October 7, 2020

Recommendation: Receive all

H.1.1.2

Council Item H.2.2 - Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways Report

Debbie Schaefer dated October 5, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.3

Extending Great Lakes Sewer Servicing into the Greenbelt

Susan Lloyd Swail dated October 6, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.4

Opposition to Changing Designation - Oak Ridges Moraine Lands

Mike Gurski, Resident of Richmond Hill, Deputation in Writing dated October 6, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.5

Protect the Greenbelt

Susan Sheard, Resident of Georgina, Deputation in Writing dated October 6, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.6

Preservation of Greenbelt

Vicki Hotte dated October 6, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.7

Concerned Citizens of King Township

James Bruce Craig, Chair on behalf of Concerned Citizens of King Township dated October 6, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.8

Removal of Land from the Green Belt

Norine Thomason dated October 7, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.9

Opening Up Greenbelt

Dorothy Zajac dated October 7, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.10

Objection to Section H.2.2 on Regional Agenda for Thursday Oct 8, 2020

Nancy Hopkinson dated October 7, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.11

Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways

Jean Francois Obregon dated October 7, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.12

Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways

Catherine Wellesley dated October 7, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.13

Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways

Susan Sigrist dated October 7, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.1.14

Vote on October 8th

Karen Strohm-Vitale dated October 7, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

Emerging COVID-19 Trends and Impacts on Land Use Planning and Community Design

Report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

H.2.2

Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways

Report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council reiterate its request to the Province to develop a process allowing municipalities to access strategically located employment lands, if deemed necessary through a Municipal Comprehensive Review.
2. Council reiterate its request to the Province to permit the extension of Great Lake based servicing as an option to service settlement areas within the Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine Plan areas.
3. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and to the Clerks of the local municipalities.

H.2.3

Minutes - York Region Planning Advisory Committee - September 16, 2020

Minutes of the York Region Planning Advisory Committee dated September 16, 2020.

Recommendation: Receive

H.2.4

Minutes - York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee - September 30, 2020

Minutes of the York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee dated September 30, 2020.

Recommendation: Receive

I.

Finance and Administration

Chair - Mayor Barrow
Vice-Chair - Regional Councillor Grossi

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

I.1

Communications

None

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Technical Amendments to the Investment Policy

Report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council approve the technical amendments to the Investment Policy as highlighted in Attachment 1.

I.2.2

Abandonment of Expropriated Land - Acquisition of Land - 1588 St. John’s Sideroad - Town of Aurora

Report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Subject to the former owner’s consent and in accordance with Section 41 of the Expropriations Act (the “Act”), Council abandon the fee simple interest and acquire a smaller fee simple interest, and permanent and temporary easements in the lands set out in Attachment 1.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute all documents necessary to facilitate the abandonment and acquisition of interests.
3. Council authorize the introduction of the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.

I.2.3

Expropriation of Land - Yonge Street – Davis Drive to Green Lane - Town of Newmarket and Town of East Gwillimbury

Report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council approve an application for approval to expropriate the lands set out in Attachment 1, for the widening and reconstruction of Yonge Street, in the Town of Newmarket and the Town of East Gwillimbury
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land (the “Notice”) and to serve and publish the Notice, as required under the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).
3. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for an inquiry that are received and to represent the Region, as necessary, at an inquiry (Hearing of Necessity) held under the Act.
4. Council, as approving authority, approve the expropriation of the lands provided there is no Hearing of Necessity requested and not withdrawn in accordance with the Act. Council approval is deemed to be given effective 31 days following the publication of the Notice and when a Hearing of Necessity is not requested in accordance with the Act.
5. Where approval to expropriate the land is given, the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to register a plan of expropriation and execute and serve any Notices required under the Act.
6. Where approval to expropriate the land is given, Council authorize the introduction of the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.

J.

Notice of Motion

K.

Other Business

K.1

York Regional Police Marine Unit

K.2

Ontario Agricultural Week

K.3

World Mental Health Day

K.4

COVID-19 Update

K.5

October 15 Committee of the Whole

K.6

Federal Government Plastics Ban

L.

Private Session

​Motion to resolve into Private Session to consider the following:

L.1

Private Attachment to Item I.2.2 - Abandonment of Expropriated Land - Acquisition of Land - 1588 St. John's Sideroad - Town of Aurora - Land Acquisition

M.

Adjournment